EX188 Registry And Security Practice Question
Which TWO parameters or directives can be configured inside '/etc/containers/registries.conf' to control how Podman interacts with container registries? (Choose two.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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[[registry]] for defining prefix matching, mirrors, and insecure registries.
registries.conf handles unqualified search registries and registry blocking/mirroring.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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default_transport
Why it's wrong here
Default transport is configured in other configuration contexts or command defaults.
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storage_driver
Why it's wrong here
storage_driver belongs in storage.conf, not registries.conf.
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signature_policy_file
Why it's wrong here
Signature policies are governed by policy.json.
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[[registry]] for defining prefix matching, mirrors, and insecure registries.
Why this is correct
The TOML table [[registry]] configures specific registry behavior including transport and mirrors.
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unqualified-search-registries
Why this is correct
This directive defines which registries to check when pulling short image names.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Red Hat exam blueprint
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